GEOL 107 - Earth’s Changing Surface

Description:
The role of natural geologic processes in shaping the earth’s surface; includes hydrologic cycle, rivers and flooding, landslides, coastal processes, and climate cycles. Four hour lecture per week plus required field trips.

Credits: (4)

General Education Category: NS-Patterns and Connections Natural World

General Education Program Component
K7 - Physical & Natural World

General Education Pathways: P3 Perspectives on Current Issues, P4 Social Justice, P5 Sustainability

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of prediction, measurement and mitigation for a variety of natural hazards including floods, landslides, and tsunamis.
Describe the role of plate tectonics in controlling Earth surface processes.
Describe changes to the Earth’s surface through all of geologic time, including recent time.
Describe ways in which the climate and hydrologic cycles shape the Earth’s surface.
Distinguish data from interpretation.
Explain the concept of recurrence interval for geologic hazards and evaluate risks.
Describe the causes and impacts of natural climate variability.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/16/2017

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: EllensburgWinter Locations: EllensburgSpring Locations: Ellensburg